Our Favourite Lemon Loaf Recipe

Name: Our Favourite Lemon Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup shortening (We prefer butter); 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk, 2% is fine; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lemon, rind of; Glaze; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup shortening (We prefer butter)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk, 2% is fine
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, rind of
Glaze
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating until creamy.
3
Blend in milk.
4
In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and lemon rind.
5
Pour into batter.
6
Stir to moisten.
7
Scrape into greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
8
Bake in 350f degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes.
9
Cool in pan for 5 minutes.
10
Remove to rack and while still hot, with a toothpick poke holes all over the top of the loaf, and spoon glaze evenly over.
11
Cool.
12
Glaze: Combine lemon juice and sugar in saucepan.
13
Stir and heat till sugar is dissolved.
14
Spoon evenly over top of hot loaf.

512

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup shortening (We prefer butter), 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 2% is fine, and more.

Yes, Our Favourite Lemon Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Our Favourite Lemon Loaf

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